A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Maury since 1889
Babies named Maury per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maury's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 0 | 7 |
| 1890s | 0 | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 0 | 92 |
| 1920s | 0 | 151 |
| 1930s | 0 | 151 |
| 1940s | 18 | 289 |
| 1950s | 43 | 370 |
| 1960s | 79 | 623 |
| 1970s | 33 | 214 |
| 1980s | 41 | 131 |
| 1990s | 33 | 177 |
| 2000s | 11 | 167 |
| 2010s | 0 | 87 |
| 2020s | 0 | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Maury is a rare given name with uncertain origins, likely linked to Maurice. First recorded in 1889, it achieved its peak rank of 8243 in that same year, with only a handful of occurrences. The name saw a revival starting in the 1880s and has been rising again since 2020, though it remains exceptionally uncommon. Top states associated with its early use are not documented, but the name's trajectory suggests a slight resurgence in recent years. For parents seeking an obscure vintage name with a straightforward sound, Maury offers a distinctive choice rooted in early American naming patterns.
Maury is likely a diminutive or variant of Maurice, which derives from the Latin 'Mauritius', meaning 'Moorish' or 'dark-skinned'. The name has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century, often as a given name or surname.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Maury
Names that share Maury's style, for a brother or sister.
